The Broncos will aim to "set a tempo early" during a prime-time season opener in Kansas City.

"Obviously, it's a divisional matchup and we get that in Week 1, so [there's] going to be a lot of excitement around the game, for sure," outside linebacker Nik Bonitto said.

Smith and her son maintained a strong relationship throughout Thomas' football career and life.

"I'm grateful for my teammates and a head coach and staff that believe in me," Nix wrote. "I'm grateful for our fans and all of Broncos Country. I'm grateful for the opportunity I've been given in Denver."

In an in-depth piece that touches on the culture that Owner & CEO Greg Penner, Owner Carrie Walton Penner and the rest of the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group have created, The Denver Gazette details the organization's commitment to building the right culture.

As the Broncos approach their regular-season finale, several of the team's players were honored for their play this season.

"I learned more just in this past week of compassion and empathy through a bunch of tough dudes than anything else I've ever gone through," Singleton said in the interview.

The Broncos' knack for close games has delivered a slew of exciting results, and each week offers a nearly unmatched result for viewership.

John Elway trying to throw a deep pass to Randy Moss against Pat Surtain II? Steve Atwater tackling Saquon Barkley? Quinn Meinerz blocking William "the Refrigerator" Perry?

The broadcast will take place near Lot B on the south side of the stadium, and fans are encouraged to attend the program that runs from 10-11 a.m. MT.

"If we're going to want to be that team to win the division and reach the goals that we said we want, we're going to have to go through them and beat them," Bonitto said Monday.

There won't be a Broncos game on TV this weekend, but there's still a chance for fans in the area to get their football fix.